Software & License Management

📢Question Roundup for this week[22nd May]: Snow Atlas & Database Security

Hello All,

If you are UK based like me, hope you are keeping cool and getting ready for the heatwave this weekend!☀️

There were a lot of good discussions in the community this week, particularly around Snow Atlas and system visibility. I want to give a massive shout-out and thank you to active contributors @SamuelBaughan​  @liamLittlemore​  @jonas.nilsson.external@fujitsu.com​  for brilliant insights on the Windows 11 visibility thread. Kudos also to @mhambsch​  for sharing what's worked for you on our classic Oracle database configuration thread.

As forums are peer driven spaces built on collective expertise, it is great to see members helping each other get more value from Flexera solutions. If you’re new or just need a refresher here is a guide on how to contribute.

We have  just two open posts from this week that still need an answer, check them out below:

Open questions

Flexera One

• How to detect TLS versions across IT estate using Flexera Agent [reply here]

Snow License Manager

•  Does Snow License Manager support application categories like freeware and commercial shareware [reply here]

🔥Top Discussions & Solutions This Week

• Snow Atlas Windows 11 version breakdown and upgrade visibility for 23H2 and 24H2
• How to encrypt Oracle database user passwords in agent configuration files

Many thanks,

Mercedes

Release notification on SAM Core - Snow Atlas: Add License entry point on Application detail pages

Release information:

You can now navigate to the Add License page directly from any Application detail page tab in SAM on Snow Atlas. When you navigate this way, the Application Name field is pre-populated automatically, making it faster to complete the license record.

What problem are we solving?

The release of the new Application detail pages in July 2025 removed the ability to create a license directly from the Application context. Users had to navigate away from the application they were working with, open the Add License page independently, and manually search for and select the application - adding unnecessary steps to a common workflow.

Summary Info

• Release Domain: SAM on Atlas - Applications
• Release Tier: Minor Release
• Release Availability: GA
• Release Date: 12 May 2026

Before Scenario

• Users could not initiate license creation from the Application detail page.
• Users had to navigate to the Add License page independently and search for the application manually.
• Application context was lost during the license creation workflow.

Negative Consequences

• Increased steps for a common day-to-day SAM workflow.
• Higher risk of data entry errors when manually selecting the application on the Add License page.
• Reduced efficiency for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts managing licensing at scale.

After Scenario - Key Enhancements

• Add License Entry Point: An Add License entry point is now available on all Application detail page tabs, keeping users in context throughout the workflow.
• Pre-populated Application Name: The Application Name field on the Add License page is automatically filled based on the application navigated from, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.
• Editable Pre-population: The pre-populated field remains editable, supporting scenarios such as versionless applications or licenses scoped across an application family.

Positive Business Outcomes

• Reduced friction for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts in high-frequency licensing workflows.
• Improved data entry accuracy through application context carried into the Add License page.
• Faster license creation with fewer steps from discovery to record completion.

NOW LIVE: Flexera May ‘26 Product Release Session

Our latest product release session is now live and available to watch on demand. In this session, we walk through what’s new, what’s changed, and how you can start using these updates in your day-to-day work.

What you’ll see: 

• A quick recap of our 2026 product roadmap 
• Key updates across Snow Atlas and Flexera One 
• How to start using these updates in your day-to-day workflows

Watch the recording 

As this session is pre-recorded, we’ll be using this thread for questions, feedback, and discussion. Our team is actively monitoring this thread and will respond as questions come in.